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Each week, two of media’s most influential thinkers, Evan Shapiro & Marion Ranchet, take on the hottest media topics with their hottest takes, helping their audience chart a course through the maelstrom that is today’s Media Odyssey. Based in the US, Evan Shapiro is the Media Industry’s official Cartographer, known for his well-researched and provocative analysis of the entertainment ecosystem in ... more

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Pure play digital is now capturing 75% of every US ad dollar and 60% of that goes to just three companies. What's left for everyone else?

This episode of the Media Odyssey Podcast brings in Mike Shields, founder of the Next in Media newsletter and p... more

What if fans could own a piece of the films they love and get paid when they hit? One company is making it happen, and Hollywood gatekeepers are not invited.

Welcome to The Media Odyssey podcast featuring Marc Iserlis, Head of Film at Republic, a pl... more

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Five companies just committed $725 billion to AI in a single year. Meanwhile, kids content is in freefall and the people who can least afford it are paying the price.

Welcome to the Media Odyssey Podcast! Evan, fresh off a surprise Webby Award win f... more

What if the future of entertainment fits in your pocket and a six-year-old startup from Ukraine is already building it?

Welcome to the Media Odyssey Podcast, recorded live at StreamTV Europe, featuring Bogdan Nesvit, founder of HOLYWATER TECH and th... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Shields
Media analyst, expert on advertising and the video ecosystem
Episode: UPFRONT 2026: THE CROWN JEWEL OF TV ADS
Marc Iserlis
Founder/CEO, Republic Film
Republic Film
Episode: THE FAN-FUNDED FILM REVOLUTION
Bogdan Nesvit
Founder of Holywater Tech and My Drama
Holywater Tech / My Drama
Episode: MY DRAMA AND THE VERTICAL TAKEOVER
Denis Ostir
Editor-in-Chief at V (Vida)
V (Vida)
Episode: STREAM TV EUROPE UNPLUGGED
Giles Tongue
Head of Marketing at Bango
Bango
Episode: THE SUBSCRIPTION GAP
Brian Reed
Documentary podcasting pioneer and guest on the episode
Documentary podcasting
Episode: THE MAKING OF A HIT PODCAST
Olivier Reynaud
Co-founder and CEO of AVE
AVE
Episode: AIVE: EVERYTHING, EVERYWHERE, ALL AT ONCE
Jordan Schwarzenberger
Co-founder of Arcade Media; manager of the Sidemen
Arcade Media
Episode: INSIDE THE MIND OF A CREATOR WUNDERKIND
Martin Trickey
Special guest, works at Zoo 55 (ITV Studios' digital distribution arm)
Zoo 55 / ITV Studios
Episode: THE TRANSFORMATION OF ITV STUDIOS

Hosts

Evan Shapiro
Host of The Media Odyssey and media industry veteran with a focus on ecosystem trends and strategic framing.
Marion Ranchet
Co‑host with expertise in streaming, turning complex media problems into actionable insights.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Marion gets trampled

    I really wanted to listen to their opinion on Amazon QX for TV but this show really is about Evan making all of his points and then when those are not accepted, they just need to be restated like they are the number one imperative of the show

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    3
    the slippery bannana
    United Statesa year ago
  • Let her finish

    Evan’s smart & perceptive, but he often interrupts Marion when she’s speaking. This is a new show, so they’re still figuring out their rhythm, but this happens every episode, usually multiple times. Marion knows her stuff just as well as Evan, and he needs to stop cutting her off.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Funnelhead76
    United Statesa year ago
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    Recommend

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    5
    Dan C 2025
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Heroes

    Really interesting news and comment on media and tech with perspectives from both sides of the pond. Certainly worth 30 mins of your time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JeffGilbert.com
    United Statesa year ago
  • Don’t Miss

    I follow Evan in his substack so I am sure this will be an excellent podcast, and I know Marion will be great also. Looking forward to first broadcast on Jan 2.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Palatino15
    United Statesa year ago

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The show offers strong, cross‑continent perspectives on media trends and earnings.
A recurring sentiment is that episodes are timely and informative for industry watchers and sponsors.
Listeners often praise the mix of blunt analysis and practical takeaways.
Marion tends to be interrupted by Evan, which some listeners note as an early rhythm issue.

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#225
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THE SUBSCRIPTION GAP
Q: What would you say is the one big a‑ha moment for the audience to take away from this study?
The most impactful takeaway is that 40% of subscriptions are already bought through indirect channels, signaling a fundamental shift in how consumers prefer to bundle and pay for services, which opens a significant opportunity for bundling platforms and indirect channel partnerships.
THE SUBSCRIPTION GAP
Q: Let's dig into this report. What was the thing that most stood out to you about this study that Bango did?
Giles highlighted the acceleration of third‑party bundling, the shift toward savvy subscribers optimizing around best deals, and the looming pressure on telcos to either bundle or be bundled, with indirect channels already accounting for a sizable portion of subscriptions.
STREAM TV EUROPE UNPLUGGED
Q: First of all, tell us quickly for the audience out there, what is V?
V is a Smart TV platform with an OS that spans devices worldwide; they've developed a measurement concept (V Index) to unify TV measurement by combining traditional broadcast metrics with digital impressions to better reflect what people actually watch and how content is monetized.
THE MAKING OF A HIT PODCAST
Q: How do you approach monetization and sustain a serious journalism show in a changing media landscape?
He explains a hybrid model leveraging public radio support, listener contributions, and bespoke sponsorships, while exploring subscriptions and other models to diversify revenue beyond traditional ads, all within a mission-driven, equity-focused studio.
THE MAKING OF A HIT PODCAST
Q: What are the stories that you're working on right now that have you most excited?
Brian Reed discusses ongoing social media trials and design-focused cases around Section 230, highlighting health, safety, and accountability concerns for platforms, and previews upcoming interviews with key plaintiffs and lawyers involved in these cases.

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Two industry veterans dissect today's media landscape with sharp, often provocative takes. Episodes commonly center on media economics, streaming dynamics, creator economy, public broadcasting, and the shift toward multi‑platform strategies. The format blends candid analysis with practical implications for publishers, platforms, advertisers, and content creators, frequently featuring guests who illuminate technology, strategy, and policy shaping the ecosystem. A notable strength is the pair's ability to translate complex trends into actionable insights, while occasionally sparring to challenge each other's viewpoints, which some listeners find engaging and others find polarizing.

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Recent guests on The Media Odyssey include:

1. Mike Shields
2. Marc Iserlis
3. Bogdan Nesvit
4. Denis Ostir
5. Giles Tongue
6. Brian Reed
7. Olivier Reynaud
8. Jordan Schwarzenberger

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